Seems to be quite a few on here who like the old head banging. Was never a fan myself but each to their own. Everyone's different. I must admit though Spinal Tap were the exception. They brought a certain degree of humour and self deprecation which bands like Metallica and Ultravox could have learned from.
Not all metal though. Maiden, yes - Europe, no. Metallica, yes - Cinderella, no. ACDC, yes - Poison, no. Not all metal is good metal. Spinal Tap is wet-your-pants funny and I agree some of the more pompous rockers out there should learn from The Tap's mistakes.
Agreed Bowie once did a song about Gnomes. If he can make the hall of fame after that masterpiece then so can Mr Blobby.